music
December 22, 2025
Chris Rea, rock and blues singer-songwriter, dies aged 74
Middlesbrough-born musician had hits with Driving Home for Christmas, On the Beach and The Road to Hell
TL;DR
- Chris Rea, famous for "Driving Home for Christmas," died at 74.
- He released 25 studio albums, selling over 30 million records.
- His music blended blues, pop, soul, and soft rock.
- Early career success came in the US, with later commercial peaks in the UK.
- Rea was a motor racing enthusiast and supported the Labour party.
- He faced significant health issues, including pancreatic cancer and a stroke.
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